Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 (2013 year). Instruction

qSeat Belt Warning Light

With warning light for front
passenger's seat

The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
not fastened (only when the front
passenger seat is occupied) seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition switched ON.

Without warning light for front
passenger's seat

The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition switched ON.

qDoor-Ajar Warning Light

This warning light illuminates when any
door, trunk, or liftgate is not securely
closed.
Close the door, trunk, or liftgate securely
before driving the vehicle.

qLow Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page
8-29).

qAutomatic Transaxle Warning

Light (Automatic Transaxle)

This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.

CAUTION

If the automatic transaxle warning
light illuminates, the transaxle has
an electrical problem. Continuing to
drive your Mazda in this condition
could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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qTire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) Warning Light

This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

Thereafter, the warning light illuminates
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires, and flashes
when there is a system malfunction.

WARNING

If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes, or
the tire pressure warning beep sound is
heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:

If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes,
or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or
braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak
or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual
condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and
the system monitored again by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire
repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:

Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious
situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.

Warning light illuminates/Warning
beep sounds

When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.

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Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire
pressure. Refer to the specification charts
(page 10-12).

CAUTION

When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or
the tire pressure sensors may be
damaged.

NOTE

Perform tire pressure adjustment when the
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary
according to the tire temperature, therefore
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting
the tire pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may
turn on after the tires cool and pressure
drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping
due to cold ambient temperature, may turn
off if the ambient temperature rises. In this
case, it will also be necessary to adjust the
tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning
light illuminates due to a drop in tire air
pressure, make sure to check and adjust the
tire air pressures.

After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may
require some time for the TPMS warning
light to turn off. If the TPMS warning light
remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a
speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10
minutes, and then verify that it turns off.

Tires lose air naturally over time and the
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too
soft over time or you have a flat. However,
when you find one low tire in a set of four-
that is an indication of trouble; you should
have someone drive the vehicle slowly
forward so you can inspect any low tire for
cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be
addressed by more than simply refilling the
trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has
all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems
and order the best replacement tire for your
vehicle.

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If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-9).

NOTE

A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used.

Warning light flashes

When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qKEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY

Indicator Light (Green) (with
Advanced Key)

This indicator has two colors.

KEY Warning Light (Red)

When illuminated

When the push button start is pressed
ON, it illuminates momentarily and
then turns off.

If any malfunction occurs in the
advanced keyless system, it illuminates
continuously.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY
warning light illuminated:

If the KEY warning light remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive
using the advanced key system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place and use
the auxiliary key to continue driving
the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

When flashing

Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes to
inform the driver that the push button
start will not switch to ACC even if it
is pressed from off.

The advanced key battery is dead.

The advanced key is not within
operational range.

The advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).

A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.

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Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the push button
start has not been pressed off to notify
the driver that the advanced key has
been removed. The KEY warning light
(red) will stop flashing when the
advanced key is back inside the
vehicle:

The push button start has not been
pressed off, the driver's door is
open, and the advanced key is
removed from the vehicle.

The push button start has not been
pressed off and all the doors are
closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle.

NOTE

Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced
key is carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.

KEY Indicator Light (Green)

When illuminated

When the brake pedal is depressed with
an automatic transaxle or the clutch pedal
is depressed with a manual transaxle, the
system confirms that the correct advanced
key is inside the vehicle, the KEY
indicator light (green) illuminates, and the
push button start can be pressed to ACC
(page 3-12).

When flashing

When the push button start is pressed off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery
power is low. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable.

Refer to Service on page 3-7.

NOTE

The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-13.

qSecurity Indicator Light

This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.

The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.

If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator

Light

This light indicates one of two things:

The high-beam headlights are on.

The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.

qShift Position Indicator Light

(Automatic Transaxle)

This indicates the selected shift position.

Gear position indicator

In manual mode, the

“M” of the shift

position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays in
the gear position indicator.

qLow Engine Coolant Temperature

Indicator Light (Blue)

When the ignition is switched ON, the
light illuminates momentarily and then
turns off.
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.

NOTE

If the low engine coolant temperature indicator
light remains illuminated after the engine has
been sufficiently warmed up, the temperature
sensor could have a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qTCS/DSC Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may
have a malfunction and they may not
operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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NOTE

In addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS is
operating properly.

On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.

qDSC OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off (page 5-29).

If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is
not switched off, take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic
stability control may have a malfunction.

qAFS OFF Indicator Light

The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates
briefly when the ignition is switched ON,
and then turns off.
Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the
AFS function and illuminates the
indicator light.

The following conditions could indicate
that the system is malfunctioning. If one
of the following conditions occurs,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The AFS OFF indicator light does not
illuminate even though the ignition is
switched ON.

The AFS OFF indicator light flashes
continuously.

NOTE

Even if the AFS is not operating due to some
malfunction, the normal headlight function is
still operable.

qCruise Main Indicator Light

(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)

The indicator light has two colors.

Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)

The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.

Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)

The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.

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qBSM OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.

The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The BSM
OFF indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.

qLights-On Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
are on.

qPower Steering Malfunction

Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON, and turns off
when the engine is started.

If the light remains illuminated after the
engine is started, or illuminates while
driving, turn off the engine after parking
in a safe place, and then start the engine
again.
If the light does not illuminate after
restarting the engine, this indicates that
the power steering is restored and normal
steering is possible.
If the light remains illuminated, the power
steering is still inoperable. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

The power steering system is inoperable
when the power steering malfunction
indicator light illuminates. Steering is
possible, but requires more physical effort.

Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left
and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving at slow speeds will cause the power
steering system to go into protective mode
which will make the steering feel heavy, but
this does not indicate a malfunction. If this
occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait a
few minutes for the system to return to
normal.

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qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning

Indicator Lights

When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 5-69).

When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-77).

NOTE

If an indicator light remains illuminated (does
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

Beep Sounds

qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System Warning Beep

If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:

Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.

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qSeat Belt Warning Beep

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Reminder on page
2-25.

qIgnition Key Reminder

If the ignition is switched off or the
ignition is switched to ACC with the key
inserted, a continuous beep sound will be
heard when the driver's door is opened.

NOTE

A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.

qLights-On Reminder

If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.

NOTE

When the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the

“Push Button Start Not in OFF

Warning Beep

” (page 3-21) overrides the

lights-on reminder.

(Without auto-light control function)
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder.Refer to Settings on page 6-188.

qTire Inflation Pressure Warning

Beep

The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-31).

qAdvanced Keyless Warning

Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as

“the advanced key removed from

vehicle warning

”, use a beep sound and

warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning Lights and Beep Sounds
on page 3-21.

qBlind Spot Monitoring System

Warning Beep

The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.

NOTE

A personalized function is available to change
the BSM warning beep sound volume. Refer to
Settings on page 6-188.

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Lighting Control

qHeadlights

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.

NOTE

To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety
requires them.

Without AUTO position

Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

With AUTO position

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Switch Position

Headlights

Off

Auto

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

AUTO (Auto-light control)

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the
light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the
headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).

CAUTION

Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield.

Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

Light sensor

Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep

hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers
and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are
going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely

― this

is particularly important when clearing ice and snow

― when it is particularly

tempting to leave the engine running.

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NOTE

The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately
even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is
nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long
tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the light turns off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also,
the day/night mode can be changed by pressing the knob. To adjust the brightness of the
dashboard illumination: Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-45.

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched to ACC or the
ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination will turn
off.

The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 10-13.

Xenon fusion headlight bulbs

The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.

WARNING

Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself

Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are
handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.

NOTE

If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Switches and Controls

qLights-On Reminder

If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.

NOTE

When the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the

“Push Button Start Not in OFF

Warning Beep

” (page 3-21) overrides the

lights-on reminder.

(Without auto-light control function)
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder.Refer to Settings on page 6-188.

qHeadlight High-Low Beam

Press the lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position
for the low beams.

High beam

Low beam

qFlashing the Headlights

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does
not need to be on). The lever will return to
the normal position when released.

OFF

Flashing

qHeadlight Leveling

The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.

Auto type

The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.

NOTE

If there is a malfunction with the headlight
auto-leveling function, the AFS OFF indicator
light flashes.

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Manual type

The headlight leveling switch is used to
adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.

Select the proper headlight angle from the
following chart.

(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5)

Front seat

Rear

seat

Load

Switch

Position

Driver

Passenger

―

×: Yes

―: No

(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)

Front seat

Rear

seat

Load

Switch

Position

Driver

Passenger

―

×: Yes

―: No

qAdaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS)

The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right in conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on and the
vehicle speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) or
higher.

AFS OFF indicator light

The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates
briefly when the ignition is switched ON,
and then turns off.
Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the
AFS function and illuminates the
indicator light.

The following conditions could indicate
that the system is malfunctioning. If one
of the following conditions occurs,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The AFS OFF indicator light does not
illuminate even though the ignition is
switched ON.

The AFS OFF indicator light flashes
continuously.

NOTE

Even if the AFS is not operating due to some
malfunction, the normal headlight function is
still operable.

AFS OFF switch

Pressing the AFS OFF switch turns off the
AFS.

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Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns
off the AFS OFF indicator light and turns
on the AFS.

qDaytime Running Lights (Canada)

In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.

For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition is
switched ON.

NOTE

The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the
parking brake is applied.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals

Turn Signals

Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.

Right turn

Left turn

Right lane change

Left lane change

OFF

Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.

Lane-change signals

(Without Smart Turn)
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change

―until the

indicator flashes

― and hold it there. It

will return to the off position when
released.

(With Smart Turn)
To signal a lane change, press the turn
signal lever up or down halfway and
release. After releasing the lever, the turn
signal indicator flashes three times.

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